Summary of the content on the page No. 1
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Evaporative
Humidifier
OWNERS
CARE
&
USE
MANUAL
Models:
4D7 800 White, Variable-Speed Digital
with Air Care® Filter
497 800 White, Variable-Speed
with Air Care® Filter
497 300 Light Oak, Variable-Speed
®
with Air Care Filter
4D6 800 White, Variable-Speed Digital
496 800 White, Variable-Speed
French and Spanish
instructions included.
447 401 Mahogany Burl, Four-Speed
®
with Air Care Filter
Se incluyen instrucciones
447 301 Mahogany, Four-Speed
en Español y Fra
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Important Safeguards READ BEFORE USING YOUR HUMIDIFIER 1) This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized 120-volt AC,15-amp outlet, only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electri- cian. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature. If an extension cord must be used, it should also accept the wide blade plug
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Introduction Your Bemis by Essick Air evaporative humidifier adds invisible moisture to your home by moving dry inlet air through a saturated wick. As air moves through the wick, the water evaporates into the air, leaving behind any white dust, minerals or dissolved and suspended solids. Because the water is evaporated, there is no messy mist or spray, and no white dust, just clean and invisible moist air. As the wick traps accumulated minerals from the water, its ability to absorb and evaporate
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
Assembly and Operation 1) Unpack humidifier from carton. 2) Remove all packaging materials. Check to see that you have all of the fol- lowing items before discarding packaging: Fill hose Cord Set Evaporative wick Two end covers Two water bottles with caps Caster kit Air Care filter if unit is an Air Care model NOTICE: The wick and Air Care filter are packaged to prevent breakage in shipping. They must be removed from the unit and correctly installed according to these instructions prior to operati
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
8) We recommend using Bemis by Essick Air Bacteria treatment whenever you refill the water bottles to eliminate bacterial growth. Add bacteriostat according to the instructions on the bot- tle and then tighten the valve caps on your water bottles. 9) Place water bottles into the humidifier with the valve cap end down and to the back of the humidifier so that the valve cap enters the water channel, aligning with the “post” in the cabinet. 10) Place the end covers over the water bottles. 11) Plug cor
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
CONTROLS (Model 4D7 800, 4D6 800 Digital Humidistat) 16) Models 4D6 800 and 4D7 800 are equipped with a multi-speed fan con- trol switch. Use the lower settings for quiet operation, and the higher set- tings for maximum output. These models have a digital humidistat with LCD display. The room’s Relative Humidity (% RH) is displayed at the top and the desired humidity level is displayed at the bottom. The desired humidity level can be manually adjusted between 30 and 90%, using the “Set Humidity”
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
HUMIDITY SETTING 20) If the room humidity is lower than the Set Humidity, the fan motor will start and run until the room humidity exceeds the Set Humidity by +6% R.H. If higher than the Set Humidity, the fan motor will not start. The desired humidity level can be changed with the “Set Humidity”, (right), button. Press the button once, and the display will flash. Repeatedly press- ing the button will increase the Set Humidity in steps of 5% RH. When the desired humidity level is reached, (between
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
® Air Care Filter MODELS 4D7 800, 497 800, 497 300, 447 401, 447 301 AND 427 300 ® Air Care models feature a two-stage air filter which attaches to the back of the ® humidifier. The Air Care filters the air as it humidifies. The first stage of the air filter is a high-efficiency, electrostatically-charged filter media which traps dust, pollen and airborne pollutants. The second stage of ® the Air Care filter is an activated car- bon media which absorbs odors from cooking, pets or tobacco smoke. ® We re
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Care and Maintenance IMPORTANT: We recommend cleaning your humidifier every two weeks. Follow instructions. Humidifiers provide comfort by adding moisture to dry, heated indoor air. To get the most benefit from the humidifier and avoid product misuse, follow all instructions carefully, specifically the operation, care and maintenance guide- lines. Please note this is an electrical appliance and requires careful attention when in use. In addition, if you do not follow the recommended care and maintena
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
10) Empty water channel after 20 15) Replace water bottles into cabi- minutes. Rinse with water until net. bleach smell is gone. Dry with clean cloth or paper towel. 16) Replace end covers onto cabi- net. 11) Clean all surfaces of the chassis/power pak with a soft 17) Plug cord set into interlock ! dry cloth. WARNING receptacle at back of unit. Plug DO NOT USE LIQUID cord set into wall outlet. CLEANING SOLUTIONS, INCLUDING WATER, TO CLEAN 18) Reset humidistat to desired set- THE CHASSIS/ POWER
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Troubleshooting 5) Odor: ALL MODELS: 1) Unit does not operate at any • Bacteria may be present. Clean speed setting: and disinfect cabinet following CARE AND MAINTENANCE • Polarized cord must be fully instructions. Use Bemis by inserted in wall outlet. Essick Air Bacteria Treatment to • Check refill switch operation. help eliminate unpleasant There are two switches on each odors. It may be necessary to side of the Power Pack. Unplug replace the wick if the odor the humidifier, remove the persists.
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Accessories EVAPORATIVE WICK Model 1041. Replaceable evaporative wick con- tinuously draws up moisture as it filters out miner- al deposits and reduces scale build-up in the unit. Only Bemis by Essick Air wicks are UL and AHAM certified to provide the rated performance from your Bemis by Essick Air Humidifier. ® AIR CARE FILTER Model 1051. Replaceable two-stage Air Care filter- 3M FILTRETE™ removes airborne parti- cles and activated carbon removes odor. This is not standard on all units. It can howe
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
HOME COMFORT DIVISION ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The Bemis by Essick Air humidifier warranty covers defects in materials and workman- ship for a period of one year from date of retail purchase. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the product. Within the first 12 months from date of purchase, Essick Air will repair or replace, at its discretion, any defective part of the humidifier covered by this warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
ACCESSORY ORDER FORM To keep your humidifier in top working condition, use only Bemis by Essick Air replacement parts. Only Bemis by Essick Air replacement wicks guarantee your humidifier will maintain its original AHAM certified output. No. 1041 No. 1045 Superwick for400 & 600 Series Superwick for H12 Series Console & Credenza Humidifiers. Console Humidifiers $15.99 $18.99 No. H4000 No. 1051 Summer Protective Air Cleaner Filter for 400 & 600 Series Dust Cover for 400 Series Console & Credenza Tabl
